Gun Storage / Rack in the 60
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I have the same question, been pondering about ir for months.
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had alot of these in Uvalde in every kind of truck you could think of.. out of the way and easy to get to
the double bounces alot on rough roads with two guns in it
had alot of these in Uvalde in every kind of truck you could think of.. out of the way and easy to get to
the double bounces alot on rough roads with two guns in it
Carrying your guns so that they are visible from the exterior of the vehicle is really dumb.
1. In many states, you are required to carry any firearm in a locked case - hardcase, trunk, box, but NOT the glove compartment or console. Unless you have a CCW.
2. Get stopped by a cop and he sees the gun, he has probable cause to roust you and search the vehicle.
3. Why invite theft?
I carry mine in the storage box drawer in the rear of my cruiser. I'd just as soon that no one knew I have weapons on board.
M
1. In many states, you are required to carry any firearm in a locked case - hardcase, trunk, box, but NOT the glove compartment or console. Unless you have a CCW.
2. Get stopped by a cop and he sees the gun, he has probable cause to roust you and search the vehicle.
3. Why invite theft?
I carry mine in the storage box drawer in the rear of my cruiser. I'd just as soon that no one knew I have weapons on board.
M
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I know. Californis used to be like that. Not now. This is a reaction to 'road rage'. I guess the thinking is, if you an't reach over and pick up a gun, you are a little less likely to off him for cutting you off in traffic.
Having them visible in the wrong state is instant heart burn. Having them hidden in any state - provided you do not provide probable cause for a search, is safer.
I travel across a lot of state lines when on hunting trips. I do not want to consult the state laws in each state and re-pack my duffel.
M
I know. Californis used to be like that. Not now. This is a reaction to 'road rage'. I guess the thinking is, if you an't reach over and pick up a gun, you are a little less likely to off him for cutting you off in traffic.
Having them visible in the wrong state is instant heart burn. Having them hidden in any state - provided you do not provide probable cause for a search, is safer.
I travel across a lot of state lines when on hunting trips. I do not want to consult the state laws in each state and re-pack my duffel.
M
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well Uvalde is west texas HUNTIN and ranch land... the DPS and local Sherrif would be cought of guard if you didnt have a long gun at least in the truck all the time. In austin I wouldnt keep them in these racks but for outback wheelin and hunting there great ... I 've allways wanted the gun safe drawer in the back as a false sorta floor
The Big Sky racks are excellent quality, though I don't recommend them for expensive long guns, or rather long term storage/transportation with expensive long guns.
For hand guns, I recommend the "Auto-Safe", model A-101. It has an electronic release and a barrel lock that overrides the electronic release. It tucks away under a seat and so is hidden and secure. It also bolts to the floor. I don't have it in my LC, but have it in several of my patrol cars.
As a cop, I gotta say this to the other posters here: if you travel inter-state with a gun, you SHOULD know, and you should take the time to know. Having said that, if you travel with your gun locked away in a case and the ammunition stored in another case (preferably locked also), you won't run into trouble in any state.
Be safe out there and Merry Christmas!
For hand guns, I recommend the "Auto-Safe", model A-101. It has an electronic release and a barrel lock that overrides the electronic release. It tucks away under a seat and so is hidden and secure. It also bolts to the floor. I don't have it in my LC, but have it in several of my patrol cars.
As a cop, I gotta say this to the other posters here: if you travel inter-state with a gun, you SHOULD know, and you should take the time to know. Having said that, if you travel with your gun locked away in a case and the ammunition stored in another case (preferably locked also), you won't run into trouble in any state.
Be safe out there and Merry Christmas!
I have a cargo box that pretty much fills the cargo area. I put my shotgun in a soft case between the upright rear seat and the cargo box. I have to fold down the seat to get at it, but it's completely out of sight and always there. Have a couple shells in various easy to get at places around the truck. The shells are inoccently discovered occasionally but noone thinks much of that.
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well I am in Alaska where guns are all over .. and I wheel in bear country so having it in a lock box is retarded . and my 60 isnt anything but a big ass toy to me .. so not like I leave anything in it ... I will check out that one place posted thanks
well I am in Alaska where guns are all over .. and I wheel in bear country so having it in a lock box is retarded . and my 60 isnt anything but a big ass toy to me .. so not like I leave anything in it ... I will check out that one place posted thanks
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PolishX said:
sounds like west texas
get the double rack and only keep one in it post pics
those are not the ones I was thinking of, the ones I was talking about have a claw that locks around the long gun, next time I am in the back seat of a cop car........I'll take a pic for ya 
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PolishX said:
knock 'yerself out: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...712&parentType=category&cmCat=MainCatcat20712
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and then there is: http://ruggedgear.com/main.html
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http://www.gunaccessories.com/tufloc/index.asp
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http://www.gunaccessories.com/tufloc/index.asp
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Mike S said:
These two pointsd may have relevence where you live, but have none at all here in AK where I (and PolishX) live.
And I doubt that seeing a gun in a car rates as probable cause to search ANYWHERE that carrying in that manner is legal.
Here... All I have to do is tell the officer that I'm carrying when he approaches me. We don't have to have permits to carry concealed or openly. If I have a firearm somewhere in the rig, I don't even have to bring it up unless he asks me.
Mark...
PolishX said:
I've used a non-locking rack for shotguns and carbines. Sort of like the unit the cops use, but (again) non-locking. Holds the firearm vertically with the butt on the floor pointing up right by the dash. I like this a lot so long as you can avoid interference with access to stereo, CB, heater switches and such.
I *think* I've seen them at Mountain View Sports.
Mark...